I passed! Jumped from a 63 on REG to an 85! Thank you A71! Jeff's tips work!

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I passed! Jumped from a 63 on REG to an 85! Thank you A71! Jeff's tips work!

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Started 5 months ago by autyb
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I just want to say thank you to Jeff and the other contributors to this site. This site has been a fantastic resource for me and others and I owe you some credit for my last passing score! I'm all done!

Jeff's recommendation to re-write your review material was invaluable to me...after I finally broke down and typed up all of my "fact nuggets" I jumped from a 63 to an 85! REG is 80% memorization, so if you are more of a theory/visual person this tip works!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

FAR - 64,74,76 - PASSED 8/2010!
AUD - 83 - PASSED 8/2010!
BEC - 79 - PASSED 11/2010!
REG - 61,66,63,85 - PASSED 12/2011!
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Posted 5 months ago #
ILCPACANDIDATE

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This is exactly what I did for my material and passed. My jump wasn't as dramatic as yours, but I went from a 60 to a 75. Congratulations.

Starting fresh in 2010 w/Becker!
BEC: 74,80 - FAR: 64, 4/2012 - REG: 70,60,75 - AUD: 74,78
Can't change the past but I CAN make the future. (ONE LEFT OMG.)

Posted 5 months ago #
autyb

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Thanks ILCPACANDIDATE! I'm from IL too! Chicago to be specific. Used NIU for FAR...Debra Hopkins is awesome!

FAR - 64,74,76 - PASSED 8/2010!
AUD - 83 - PASSED 8/2010!
BEC - 79 - PASSED 11/2010!
REG - 61,66,63,85 - PASSED 12/2011!

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Ditto! My score jumped 20 points from rewriting notes (plus Wiley)!

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

Posted 5 months ago #
Jeff - another71.com

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Nice! Congrats!!!

Become a NINJA:
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Posted 5 months ago #
atelery

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congrats, and thanks again Jeff and another 71 peeps, i love you all :D

~~~~~Passed~~~~~
don't give up, this exam is not easy.

Posted 5 months ago #
CannotPassAgain

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how detailed are your guys' notes?

when i tried writing notes for FAR, i just find myself wanting to write down EVERYTHING. after an hour passed, i only had a a page of notes in MS word -- because it takes time to read, process, and then summarize the information.

i stopped because obviously this was not a good use of my time

FAR - Feb 2012
AUD - May 2012
REG - TBD 2012
BEC - TBD 2012

Becker 2011+2012; NINJA 2011 review notes

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@CannotPassAgain, for REG I had about 3-4 pages per chapter front and back. Once you've failed an exam, you realize what is important and what is not. I felt that for REG & FAR note taking was important. But clearly this did not work for me, for AUD :( For FAR, my notes were only those big topics that Becker says are heavily tested. Hey you're in luck because sitting next to me are my FAR notes that I'm about to burn in a couple of hours haha, lets see, I have big topics such as: Acquisition Method, Equity Method, Full goodwill/partial goodwill, T-accounts for AR & Uncollectible AR, Bank Reconciliations, listed some of the depreciation methods--sum of years digits-double declining-units of production, fixed asset impairment, leases, annuities, bonds, convertible bonds, stock warrants, pensions, accounting for income taxes, financial instruments, stockholders equity, EPS, statement of cash flows. I had about 6 pages front and back for just governmental & non-profit accounting. FAR I had about 20 ish pages front and back. You still have plenty of time, good luck in January!

AUD 59, 72 :( 72 AGAIN :( :(
REG 59, 60, 80
FAR 67, 75
BEC 58, 79

Posted 5 months ago #
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@CannotPassAgain:
Generally, i didn't write any notes on my first time study, i watched video first, then read the book, did the home work questions, after the first round of study, i would have some ideas that which areas i was weak with and witch areas looked more important than others.
at my review stage, i wrote some notes and they were usually the areas i thought were important (as per instructors' pointing and from the questions i did) and the areas i didn't remember very well. i didn't have much time to write everything down, if i did, it would take me forever to study for my CPA. i made the least notes for my BEC study and i think should be less than 5 pages. but other sections were much longer.

@Peanut: I also made the longest notes for governmental and not for profit organizations, but i knew they were still my weakest areas(i retained less than 50% of the materials) and unfortunately, i was heavily tested on all of my weakness. so glad i still passed FAR.
I am finally done!
Good luck to all of you!

Posted 5 months ago #
autyb

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IMO, you only need to type the items that you need to memorize...like stuff you would normally put on flashcards. Inbox me if you need more help. I'm happy to share my techniques with you.

Good Luck!

FAR - 64,74,76 - PASSED 8/2010!
AUD - 83 - PASSED 8/2010!
BEC - 79 - PASSED 11/2010!
REG - 61,66,63,85 - PASSED 12/2011!

Posted 5 months ago #
CannotPassAgain

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thanks for your help peanut and cocoa!

@autyb ...there's an inbox feature on this forum?

FAR - Feb 2012
AUD - May 2012
REG - TBD 2012
BEC - TBD 2012

Becker 2011+2012; NINJA 2011 review notes

Posted 5 months ago #
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I'm sold. Think I will consider this for next REG exam.

AUD - Passed:)
FAR - Passed:)
REG - Retake TBD
BEC - Missed by 3 points Retake TBD

Posted 5 months ago #
mena je twa

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I really need some desperate help over here. I failed regulation again with a 74. I have passed 3 parts already. regulation i got a 74, then i retook again i got a 70 now today again i got a 74. i am gutted.. The sad part is i was stronger on all the areas except one(my report card says), so there is no room for improvement,except for that part. All 3 times i failed regulation, my simulation says Weaker, also this time my MCQ's says stronger. How then in the world i can get a 74? .... I bought wiley, i did 100's of simulations, but on the exam the simualtions were nothing as compared to what i practiced. I dont know what else to do? can someone shed some light..... thanks

All Done
FARE: 76 (1st time)
BEC : 75 (70,72,74)
AUDIT:78 (70,74)
REG :78 (70,74,74,72)
License Pending

Posted 5 months ago #
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@mena je twa - I am sorry about your three fails on REG... i failed twice, I know it hurts! I would try a different study program. It sounds like you need to mix it up. I used CPAexcel and Jeff's NINJA notes, which is a relatively inexpensive option. You can try their free trial on their website. I also used a ton of note cards and quized myself constantly.

Also when it comes to sims, I changed my sim score from a "weaker" on my first two attempts to a "stronger" on my last (passing) attempt. I did this by giving myself plenty of time for the sims and using the research tabs for EVERY single sim. I looked up every answer just to be sure. I even had a couple sims that I had NO clue on and I was able to find the answers on the research tab.

FAR: 71, 77
BEC: 70, 82
AUD: 62, 78
REG: 71, 68, 85

CA Licensed 11/2011

Posted 5 months ago #
mena je twa

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Thanks Kandis for your response....

So then, how much time i should allocate to sims, since i have to make use of the research tab? I always feels that i am running out of time on regulation, cause this time around when the testlets got harder, i had to spend more time on the questions, to make sure i get them right, and thats why overall i scored stronger on MCQ's.... i dont know how will i balance, 72 MCQ's, 6 SIMS and research to check my answers - all within 3 hours.

All Done
FARE: 76 (1st time)
BEC : 75 (70,72,74)
AUDIT:78 (70,74)
REG :78 (70,74,74,72)
License Pending

Posted 5 months ago #
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Rewriting all my notes was the reason I passed REG and AUD (the sections that require the most memorization). It is a crucial strategy

FAR 84 ; BEC 76 ; REG 82 ; AUD 76 DONE!!! ETHICS- Passed

Posted 5 months ago #
mena je twa

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eartzi-

If you dont mind, were you strong in mcq's and simulations as well or comparable. Can i even pass regualation with scoring weaker in simulations. 3rd time , i have scored weaker in simulations...

All Done
FARE: 76 (1st time)
BEC : 75 (70,72,74)
AUDIT:78 (70,74)
REG :78 (70,74,74,72)
License Pending

Posted 5 months ago #
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I think that I spent about 1.5 hours on the sims. I think that might be a little excesive for most people, but it worked for me. I tend to go through multiple choice very quickly. I either know an answer, or I don't. I also don't really mark many questions since my first instinct is usually correct. Even the "hard" questions on REG were not long, so that at least helps.

Anyone else who has passed REG have advice on how long to spend on the SIMs? Remember to consider the fact that I'm recommending that people use the research tab to look up answers that they don't know, and let's assume that the test taker gets 3 sims that he/she needs to look up 80% of the answers on. That's not really unrealistic... I know that I got some insane sims when I took REG, all three times!

As to if you can pass with weaker in Sims... I believe it's possible, but not probable. I got weaker on my first two attempts and failed.. stronger on my third attempt, and passed.

FAR: 71, 77
BEC: 70, 82
AUD: 62, 78
REG: 71, 68, 85

CA Licensed 11/2011

Posted 5 months ago #
eartzi

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@mena

For REG, I was stronger in MCQ and comparable in SIMS ; for AUD, I was comparable in both.

From what I gather, it's pretty tough to pass if you get "weaker" in either MCQ or SIMs. 60% and 40% are pretty substantial.

FAR 84 ; BEC 76 ; REG 82 ; AUD 76 DONE!!! ETHICS- Passed

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Whoops, I lied. My first attempt I got "comparable" but bombed the multiple choice.

Second attempt I got "weaker" with sims and did awesome on mulitple choice.

Third attempt I got "stronger" on sims and did comparable on multiple choice.

But I was looking through my score reports... all 9 of them (eek) and I've NEVER passed when I've gotten weaker on the sims.

FAR: 71, 77
BEC: 70, 82
AUD: 62, 78
REG: 71, 68, 85

CA Licensed 11/2011

Posted 5 months ago #
mena je twa

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Thanks eartzi and kandis. Just checked my audit, where i got a 78...Weaker in Simulations and stronger in MCQ's...i guess does not work for Regulation or may be the curve was smaller this time.

All Done
FARE: 76 (1st time)
BEC : 75 (70,72,74)
AUDIT:78 (70,74)
REG :78 (70,74,74,72)
License Pending

Posted 5 months ago #
Minimorty

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I suggest about 72 minutes on REG sims (180 minutes for exam * 40% weight to sims).

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